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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.22, 1,370.61 and 774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.22, 1,370.61 and 774.03 is: 1,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.22 : 1,370.61 = 774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.22/1,370.61 = 774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.22x = 1,370.61 × 774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.22x = 1,060,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,893.26/992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.21

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